This is a refined Nagoya obi with bamboo, 'Sasa'(bamboo grass), 'Kaede'(maple leaf) and 'Kiku'(chrysanthemum) on diamond design, which is dyed.Gold glazing is added to the soft color design.Textile is Shioze silk, and it has soft and comfortable smooth touch which is the feature of Shioze silk. 'Maegara' (front patterned part) is on one side.When you start wrapping the obi from your right tummy to left (Rotate obi counterclockwise), the maegara will appear.

It has a blackish stain on upper 'otaiko'(square bow). (2nd flaw photo) It has brownish and tiny stains on 'maegara' (front pattern on belly) of Kanto-maki (rotate obi counterclockwise) side.(A) They are rather disturbing because of its base color.Although not shown on the figure, it has a streaky and reddish stain at about 8cm(3.14in) position from 'taresaki'(end of part).It also has some other flaws such as folding lines. For the details, please refer to the photos and figure.

Though it has some flaws, it is still wearable enough. Please enjoy wearing it as everyday clothes!